毎日働く

You can use this phrase as a simple statement. Just say 毎日働く to describe a habit. If you want to be polite, say 毎日働きます. To describe a current ongoing state, use 毎日働いています. It is a very flexible building block for sentences. You can add reasons why you work so much. For example, add 家族のために (for my family) at the start.

Use this when a friend asks about your schedule. It fits perfectly when you are venting about a busy month. It is great for describing a side hustle or a part-time job. You might use it in a job interview to show dedication. It also works when talking about someone else's impressive work ethic. If your boss asks why you look tired, this is your answer.

Do not use this if you have regular weekends off. Japanese people are very literal about time. If you work five days a week, say 月曜日から金曜日まで働く. Using 毎日 implies zero rest days. It might sound like you are complaining too much if used wrongly. Avoid using it if you are just doing chores at home. 働く usually refers to professional or paid labor.

Japan has a famous reputation for being a nation of hard workers. The word 働き者 (hatarakimono) is a high compliment for a diligent person. However, the culture is slowly changing to value work-life balance. Older generations might say 毎日働く with immense pride. Younger people might say it with a heavy sigh and a coffee. There is a deep respect for those who provide through constant effort.

You will often hear 毎日働きすぎる which means "working too much every day." Another common one is 毎日働きたくない, which we all feel sometimes! If you are self-employed, you might say 毎日働くのが普通だ (working every day is normal). You can also change 毎日 to 休みなく (without rest) for extra drama. Each variation changes the mood from proud to exhausted.